Electricity rates in Pontotoc, MS
Pontotoc (5,944 people, Pontotoc County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on Tombigbee Electric Power Association pay about 13.72¢/kWh, 7% less than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Pontotoc
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 13.72¢ | $176 | 37K | — |
| North East Mississippi EPA | Electric cooperative | 14.93¢ | $173 | 27K | 24 |
| Pontotoc Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.50¢ | $179 | 16K | — |
| Natchez Trace Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.17¢ | $162 | 13K | 676 |
| City of Okolona | Municipal utility | 14.57¢ | $167 | 4,288 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Pontotoc County right now
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Outage history in Pontotoc County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 23 | 195 |
| Days with outages | 6 | 23 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,119 (6.2%) | 1,304 (7.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-14 | 2025-04-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (23 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Verona 13.7¢
- Tupelo 11.9¢
- New Albany 13.7¢
- Shannon 13.7¢
- Plantersville 13.7¢
- Saltillo 13.7¢
- Okolona 13.9¢
- Guntown 13.7¢
- Nettleton 13.7¢
- Houston 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 38863
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pontotoc?
Most homes in Pontotoc get power from Tombigbee Electric Power Association, where residential customers pay an average of 13.72¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Pontotoc: North East Mississippi EPA (14.93¢), Pontotoc Electric Power Association (14.50¢), Natchez Trace Electric Power Association (14.17¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pontotoc?
About $176 a month, based on 1,281 kWh a month (the average for Tombigbee Electric Power Association customers) at 13.72¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Pontotoc, MS?
6 utilities serve Pontotoc's ZIP codes: Tombigbee Electric Power Association, North East Mississippi EPA, Pontotoc Electric Power Association, Natchez Trace Electric Power Association, City of Okolona, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pontotoc?
In 2025, customers in Pontotoc County averaged 3 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 23 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-06, when 1,304 customers (7.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.